WIP custom Classics Dreadwind

[snaketales]

I thought I'd have more chance of making my own Dreadwind (or is it Darkwing?) than finding and being able to afford the Botcon one, so here goes...

This is the first step. Updates will come as I complete more and feel up to posting them.

The legs
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[1AZRAEL1]

Its Dreadwind. I would like to see how it turns out, as I have been tempted to do it because of the overpriced-out-of-my-budget Botcon version.

[kup]

If you are aiming at 'replicating' the Botcon version then it shouldn't be too hard as its basically just a repaint and since most of the toy is already white the body consists mainly of painted highlights.

The hard bit would be remaking the head but since Dreadwind has a somewhat simplistic head, it may not be too hard to sculpt in Putty.

[rampagesss]

Its Dreadwind. I would like to see how it turns out, as I have been tempted to do it because of the overpriced-out-of-my-budget Botcon version.

Smae here, ill be watching this custom :D

[snaketales]

The hard bit would be remaking the head but since Dreadwind has a somewhat simplistic head, it may not be too hard to sculpt in Putty.

Yeah that's the plan... compared to some of the sculpy work I've done for my Total Justice customs it should be a piece of cake. Just slap some over his mouth. :D

My plan is to work from the ground up so it may be the last thing I do.

[snaketales]

Legs are done...

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Anyone playing along at home watch out for:
A) the springs in the feet
B) the little (now grey) panels in the middle of his shins.

[snaketales]

Here's what I got done over the weekend. Amazing how fast paint dries when it's 38C.

Work has temporarily stopped until I get some more paint cleaner for my brushes... Some areas need second coats, some need first coats and I need to straighten out his wing lines.

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For those playing along at home I used Model Masters turquoise spray paint and a scalpel/paper cutter thing (I forget its proper name after years of calling it a shiv :rolleyes:) to scrape off the red markings on jetfire's back and cockpit piece.

[kup]

That's looking awesome. Very similar to the Botcon toy. The head is the only thing left to do in order to 'cement' the character.

[1AZRAEL1]

Very nice dude, now I gotta get my hands on another jetfire to do this lol.
Can't wait to see how the head goes.

[snaketales]

90 per cent complete... looking for a colour to match the rest of the body to patch over where I scraped the red off, and trying to work out how to paint the upper wing surface


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[Sky Shadow]

Holy cow! That looks amazing.

[5FDP]

Very impressive mate. Sadly I do not own the talent nor the patience to attempt anything like this. Looking forward to seeing the finished product.

[1AZRAEL1]

Very nicely done, you obviously have more patience than I do. I don't think I could ever attempt to do this, let alone all the kitbashes I have in the works lol.

[snaketales]

Complete!
well nearly. A second coat of grey is needed on the wings but the difference will be negligible for picture purposes.

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And before anyone asks, I know I forgot to fold his arms back for jet mode.

Transformation didnt seem to strip much paint. There was a bit lost in his elbow joints but that's all I could notice.

I could also paint his rocket booster backpack but I doubt I would ever put it on him. Maybe when I'm bored.....

[kup]

Excellently done!!

If I had not followed this thread, I would say that was the Botcon toy.

Now you need to combine him with Darkwing :)

[ChlorHex]

Great custom!
Like the smooth paintjob! :)